March is Endometriosis Awareness month

Go to endometriosis.org for a full listing of Endometriosis Awareness gatherings and marches!

Scores turn out to march for Endometriosis awareness

Endo Awareness march in Jamaica, 2014

Thursday, March 13, 2014 | 1:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Scores of Jamaicans Thursday morning participated in the Million Woman March to raise awareness about Endometriosis.

The march began at Devon House on Hope Road and ended at Emancipation Park in New Kingston.

Participants were asked to ‘Wear yellow for Endo’, and most complied, with the exception of students who wore their respective uniforms.

Endometriosis is a gynaecological condition in which cells from the lining of the uterus grow outside the uterine cavity. This often results in pain and infertility.

Recently it has been reported that this condition affects a substantial number of Jamaican women, often going undiagnosed for years.

Photos: Bryan Cummings

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A worldwide march to fight endometriosis
by Mattia Rosini – 03.13.2014

The Endometriosis worldwide march takes place today in 53 cities, among which several capitals. A campaign to raise awareness for the cancer-like disease that may lead to infertility (30-40% of unfertile women are endometriosis patient) and causes extreme pain. “Endometriosis is the little known, often ignored disease that impacts the lives of millions of women around the world,” says Dr. Camran Nezhat, who is leading the effort. “This is a ‘winnable battle’ but we must begin the dialogue between patients, doctors, and health organizations.” Organizers aim to raise awareness about endometriosis and its effects on women and girls, to educate and train members of the medical community, in order to promote early detection and improved treatment.